Each of us at least sometimes wants to change beyond recognition, so why not consider red highlights for a change in appearance this summer?
With it, you do not have to dye the entire head of hair, the final result will allow you to emphasize the sophistication of the hairstyle, and the appearance will shine with new colors.
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What does it look like
This is a special type of coloring, in which, instead of solid painting, individual curls are evenly colored. By playing with the number and width of tinted strands, their tint design and color intensity, it will be possible to get a different kind of result: radically reincarnate, decorate the hairstyle with catchy color accents or create the effect of strands slightly burnt out in the sun.
Depending on the selected range, two types can be distinguished:
- light - when individual reddish strands stand out on a dark hairstyle;
- dark - the opposite effect, the selected curls are painted a couple of tones darker than the rest of the hank.
At the same time, the strands can be both very wide and rare, and vice versa - small and frequent, and the shades, in turn, both smoothly sparkle and clearly contrast with each other.
Naturally thin hairs are best treated with ammonia-free formulations so as not to burn them too much.
What are the techniques
Depending on the selected criterion, there are several classifications of highlighting.
By the location of the working area of painting, there are:
- full highlighting - toning a strand all over the head;
- zonal - highlighting any one zone, for example, tips or lower curls;
- partial - a variation of the previous method. Isolation of a small amount of curls from the face or the creation of "feathers" on a short haircut.
By the density and size of the strands:
- Small classics - performed with a comb, helps to add expressiveness, individuality and naturalness to the hairstyle. It affects 40-60% of the hair, visually makes the haircut more voluminous.
- Recently, large-scale lightening has been performed more and more often, it has a kind of rejuvenating and refreshing effect. Used when you want to shade the background color. Suitable for girls with any appearance and face shape. The easiest way to implement this method is by dyeing wide strands of the face.
- Thin - suitable for beauties who by nature do not have a lush mane, but strive for a natural effect. Strands should be no more than 0.5 cm.
Actually, the techniques themselves, differing from each other in the number of shades used, the contrast of the transitions and the intensity of the lightening:
- American highlights are created on a dark base through a copper-reddish-reddish scale and a significant number of applied halftones (3 to 5).
- Venetian - also appeals to dark-haired women of fashion. It is applied in broad strokes without the use of foil.
- Californian highlights are best suited for young ladies who want to preserve maximum naturalness and at the same time bring something new to their look. With the correct placement of light accents, it will be possible to visually correct the shape of the face and haircuts.
Fiery red strands are the choice of bold and daring natures who are not afraid to stand out due to non-standard solutions. The range of reddish colors is so versatile that any type of appearance will be able to find the perfect tone.
You can implement the idea in the following ways:
- A comb with sparse or thick teeth - this will distribute the strands evenly over the entire surface.
- Fingers - highly skilled craftsmen can do without additional tools and independently regulate the density and intensity of the arrangement of the strand.
- With the help of a special hat - this method is used less and less often, it is suitable for creating "feathers" on short hair.
Advantages
The advantage of this option is that only a small part of the hair is dyed, the hairstyle as a whole is less injured, which cannot be said about other dyeing methods. This is the perfect solution for masking gray hair, the play of shades will distract the eye from discolored hairs.
It is also important to highlight the following advantages:
- Such highlighting allows you to develop your own unique style, which will be distinguished by freshness and novelty.
- Competent placement of accents should be done by an experienced colorist. The formation of smooth and sharp color transitions allows you to achieve better expressiveness and brightness of the image, as well as visually smooth out rough facial features.
- Visually, the hairstyle turns out to be thick and voluminous, which is especially pleasing to the owners of not too thick hair.
- Doesn't require frequent correction. If gray hair is not too noticeable on the head, the procedure can be repeated no earlier than after 5 months.
- Easy to do at home.
- If you subsequently properly care for the braids, then the deterioration in the condition of the curls is reduced to almost zero.
There are situations in which it is worth postponing a visit to the master. So during hormonal changes in the body, pregnancy, menstruation, when taking antibiotics, there is a high probability that the paint will take poorly or open in unexpected halftones.
Are there any disadvantages
Like any other technique, red highlights have negative sides. So the main point is that, due to the effect of the coloring compositions, the strands turn yellow quickly, so you should not resort to the method too often.
The service from professionals is not cheap, but only they can do the job at the highest level, choose the shades correctly and minimize the possible harm to the hair.
Also, some are confused by the length of the process. On medium hair, the work will take at least 2.5 hours. Consider this when planning your trip to the salon.
Who suits
This technique has not been considered something new for a long time, but it still has not lost its relevance. As the most gentle of all available, it enhances the beauty and charm of women with dark or light hair. Ladies at the age will allow them to visually lose several years and noticeably refresh their face.
Henna-stained and overly damaged skeins are not good for highlighting. In this case, you first need to deal with the healing of the cosmos.
The basis for choosing the used palette should be the classification of color types. So the cold scale appeals to the "summer" and "winter" beauties, and the warm one - to the "autumn" and "spring" ones. You need to pay attention not only to the natural color of the hair, but also to the color of the eyes and skin. Let everything go to chance - you risk getting an inharmonious and somewhat repulsive result.
The length of the hairstyle does not affect whether the highlighting will suit you or not, however, it imposes some restrictions on the coloring technique. So bronding, shatush, balayazh and other varieties with smooth color overflows "fit" well on long hair.
Fashionistas with bobs and even shorter haircuts should take a closer look at the partial dense drawing of the ends or bangs, Californian or Venetian highlighting.
Variety of shades - how to choose
So that the transformation does not bring disappointment, it is important to choose the right paint tone.
To do this, use the following tips:
- Autumn girls are distinguished by their bright and noticeable appearance, therefore, to highlight curls, it is better to take ocher or dark brown halftones.On the red-haired beauties, scarlet and rich coffee notes play interestingly. If, on the contrary, you want to add madness - a bright yellow palette will help you.
- Spring girls with a soft peach or pinkish face should look towards red. Orange or fiery yellow strands will help to refresh the look.
- Summer color type is combined with wheat burgundy undertones.
- Winter red-haired beauties, although this is extremely rare, will be able to emphasize the fiery radiance of their manes with ashy, platinum or silver curls.
It looks interesting when long fiery hair is set off by bleached curls.
The highlights should start in the middle of the curl and go to the ends. To complete the image, it is worth sending a few highlights to the bangs.
Color preservation tips
No matter how gentle the technique you choose, no matter how harmless the composition is, any coloring to one degree or another damages the hair structure. For the result to please as long as possible, it is important to properly care for your hair after visiting the salon.
Beauty experts say the following about this:
- Do not wash your hair with shampoo 1-2 days before the procedure.
- To fix the dye as tightly as possible, refuse to wash for 3-4 days after painting.
- Choose shampoos marked "For colored", they are aimed at preserving color.
- It is not recommended to wash your hair every day.
- To the maximum, give up the use of hair dryers, irons and styling products, they can be replaced by harmless styling methods - curlers or pigtails.
- If you need to quickly dry curls, use a cold air stream.
- Use nourishing masks and balms a couple of times a week to fill your hairs with energy and nutrients. Natural oils have a twofold property, on the one hand, they also have a nutritional function, but on the other hand, they help wash out the color. Aloe extract has shown itself well - it moisturizes dry scum, smoothes tousled hair, and eliminates "fluffiness".
- Avoid sunbathing and swimming pools immediately after highlighting. To fix the pigments, finish each shampoo with a cold water rinse to hold the hair scales together.
- In your diet, do not forget about fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Wear hats in summer and winter.
Trends 2021
The tendencies of the coming year say that girls-suns, red-haired conquerors of hearts are on the crest of a fashionable wave.
What new trends 2021 offer us:
- Creative approach - it is allowed to use any color combinations, sometimes the most seemingly incongruous and flashy-bright.
- Preserving naturalness, a subtle play of color can make an image unique. Here, for an auburn it is better to use light red, coral and copper undertones, for a warm reddishness, milky and cream accents are used, and for a copper and rusty color, strawberry blond will be the best solution.
- Gradient tone stretch. This proposal cannot be called a novelty, but stylists have proposed new color combinations - from deep red to light red, from natural reddish-gold to bright scarlet or even purple.
- Lovers of non-standard actions will be able to stand out with the help of diagonal highlighting, it looks fresh and unusual.
Fashion connoisseurs also talk about the "anti-trends" of this season. So clear highlighting in stripes, as if streaks of water were running down the head, is a sign of absolute bad taste. This was done 30 years ago, but progress does not stand still, colorists have learned many unusual "tricks" that cannot be ignored.
Want to be in the spotlight?
Ask your hairdresser to lighten the curls around the face and all over the ends. It will seem as if you have just returned from hot countries where you basked in the bright sun.
Fiery curls iridescent in different tones are the undoubted hit of this season. Treat yourself to the opportunity to be in the spotlight as a red-haired beast.
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